Journeyman Carpenter

Requisition ID: 1726

Location: North Sydney, NS

Hourly Rate : $39.42

Application Closing Date: 06/10/2026

Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Atlantic Time

Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Journeyman Carpenter to work with our Facilities Management department, located in North Sydney, NS.

Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.

Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Journeyperson Carpenter will be required to plan and carry out tasks, as well as maintain Terminal and Vessel Maintenance requirements under the yearly planned maintenance program. The employee must be proficient in all aspects of the Carpentry Trade.

Additional Key Areas of Responsibility

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance with building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join construction materials
• Erect Scaffolding
• Prepare cost estimates
• Fuel of vessels and off loading fuel from bulk carriers/tankers
• Operate the loading ramps as required
• Work diligently, to promote a physically and psychologically safe working environment, that is diverse, accessible, inclusive and equitable.
• Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as required

What qualifications do I need to be considered for this opportunity?

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
• Interprovincial Journeyman's Certification

Additional Qualifications

• A valid Class 5 Driver's License with air brake endorsement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Organizing and planning to prioritize work
• Ability to work as part of a team towards common goals and objectives

Why work for the Marine Atlantic team?

As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities. Come experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for the future.

Safety Sensitive Position

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the provisions of Marine Atlantic's Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes, but not limited to pre-employment testing. We have a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs.

Additional Information

Marine Atlantic is a Federal Crown Corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada.

At Marine Atlantic, we are dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, where all employees and customers feel welcomed, valued, and respected.
Marine Atlantic invites applications from all qualified candidates and hires based on merit. We are committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your cover letter, resume or application.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at [email protected].
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at [email protected].

Marine Atlantic respectfully acknowledges that we operate in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq peoples, and on the island of Ktaqmkuk, the unceded traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi'kmaq peoples. We also acknowledge Labrador as the traditional ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut.